Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment (3 FIR) Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Viliame Draunibaka has reminded his troops of the importance of adhering to the Commander’s vision for the 3 FIR, which is to ensure the highest standard of combat readiness.

Men and youths have been urged to look after children, women, persons living with disabilities and senior citizens during this rainy season.

The Ministry of Employment and Industrial Relations is now exploring means of reopening some of the technical colleges to provide technical and vocational training.

The overall membership of the Fiji National Provident Fund in 2022 stands at 398, 593, which is a 10 percent decrease from 2021.

People are urged to store enough water in their homes for two to three days in case of unplanned disruptions, or other emergencies that may occur due to the current weather conditions.

A coastal inundation alert is now in force for some parts of the country.

Fiji recorded 67,502 visitor arrivals for the month of January.

The risk of flooding in some parts of the country will be elevated during high tide this afternoon.

Businessman Damend Gounder has replaced Fiji Airways Chief Executive Andre Viljoen as the Chair of the Fiji Development Bank board.

Villagers of Tavualevu are calling on the Government to dredge the Nasivi River in order to curb the issue of flooding.

Flooding and disruption to traffic should be expected as an active trough of low pressure with associated clouds and rain affects the northern and western parts of Fiji.

A number of roads in the Western Division are now closed due to flooding.